Seesaw: A big thank you to those parents who attended curriculum night. Seesaw was introduced to parents. Several parents who received their QR codes have already commented on their student's first journal entry. Those who did not attend should look for their codes and instructions to come home with their kids. Included are tips for posting comments to your child's account. Seesaw parents posts are only visible to your student, and their teacher. Class viewing of everyone's is only permissible if the teacher allows. Please feel free to ask questions about this new program which will be a part of documenting your child's progress.
Religion: This week's character word, deligence, is taught from the story of Noah. We know about Noah's ability to stick to God's plan. We will look at God's ability to stick to His promises and all the work He does. He expects us to also to remain focused on our work and His expectations. How timely is this as we study the 3rd Commandment as our memory assignment and this week's Bible study?
Math: The answer sheet adjustment is coming along nicely. This week word problems answers MUST include a label for full credit.We began work on telling time with analog and digital clocks as well as reading thermometers. We will proceed with more clock work and begin reviewing addition, subtraction, and fact families.
Reading/Grammar/Writing: We will read a nonfiction article, "Whose Habitat Is It?" Skills include main idea/details, using a dictionary, long vowels, and rhyming. Grammar moves into identifying subjects and sentence fragments. With our recently acquired knowledge of the four kinds of sentences, we are going to write a message on a "postcard" about a summer event incorporating each of the four kinds of sentence. The other side of the card will be an original watercolor painting of the place described. Mrs. Glackin will be the recipient of these larger than usual "pieces of mail." We will send these out on Seesaw so you can see them too.
Spelling: Our first attempts at creating our own spelling lists were successful. Some were not only successful, but ambitious. Others could benefit from a little more challenge. Thanks, parents. Your efforts are very much appreciated. The kids are have commented about how much fun they are having with their spelling assignments.This week we attempt long vowel sounds in this short week.
Social Studies: Mr. Fishburn continues teaching expectations for the rural/urban project. This week we learned about citing sources and main idea/detail sentences. Our field trip is Tuesday, September 13th. We will go Fresh Pastures Farm in Millstadt, IL, in the morning and to Central Library downtown for a mapping program in the afternoon. The students are expected to complete notes as a part of their project grade.
Science: Mr. Fishburn and I hope to coordinate class time as we share one large sprouter. Groups will be maintaining mini sprouters. We will record our observations as we note daily changes in bean seeds. Grades thus far will be based on participation and notebook completion. Each unit is designed to last 1/3 of the school year.
Yesterday was a big day for the Glackin family. Little Tessa was baptized at Webster Gardens. We celebrate the gift of new life that is hers through water and the Word.Her identity, like some many of us, child of God, comes with joy and much responsibility to live the life God intends for us.
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